Q. Does Racoons and other wild animals make good pets?

A. NO. Raccoons and other animals are very unpredictable. They are WILD and need to be handle as such.

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Q: Are racoons intelligent animals?

A: YES.  Racoons are considered one of the most Intelligent WILD Animal.

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Q: Does a raccoon have rabies if it is wandering around during the daytime? 

A: Mother raccoons and juveniles will often search for food during the day, so this isn't always indicative of a rabies affected raccoon. Always think babies before rabies when seeing them during the day. NEVER approach a wild animal and monitor from a safe distance if you believe there is abnormal behavior or something is wrong. Contact your local wildlife rescue to get the animal help.

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Q: What signs should I look for if I suspect an animal has Rabies?

A: Symptoms of rabies include: fear of water, lack of fear of humans, unusual movement, excessive drool or saliva, acting sick or aggressive behavior, timid or shy. Rabies is transmitted through the saliva during a bite, or a scratch so never handle or approach an animal you suspect is affected. Most reported CDC documented rabies cases are from bats and domesticated.

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Q.  What does Resqme Inc. specialize in?

A. Here at Resqme Inc. We specialize in the care of wildlife with Cerebellar Hypoplasia.What is cerebellar hypoplasia?

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Cerebellar hypoplasia is a neurological condition in which the cerebellum—the part of the brain that coordinates movement—is smaller than usual or not completely developed. Cerebellar hypoplasia is a feature of a number of congenital (present at birth) brain malformation syndromes, inherited metabolic disorders and neurodegenerative disorders that begin in early childhood of an animal.  

In an infant or young animal, symptoms of a disorder that features cerebellar hypoplasia might include:

• floppy muscle tone

• developmental or speech delay

• problems with walking and balance

• seizures

• intellectual disability

• involuntary side to side movements of the eyes

      In an older animal, symptoms might include:

• headache

• dizzy spells

• clumsiness

• hearing difficulty

There is no standard course of treatment for cerebellar hypoplasia. Treatment depends upon the underlying disorder and the severity of symptoms. Generally, treatment is symptomatic and supportive.

Some of the disorders that are associated with cerebellar hypoplasia are progressive, which means the condition will worsen over time, and will most likely have a poor prognosis. Other disorders that feature cerebellar hypoplasia are not progressive, such as those that are the result of abnormal brain formation during fetal development and might have a better outcome.